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Chicken McNuggets vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken McNuggets and Yogurt parfait

  • Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Yogurt parfait have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% more.
  • Chicken McNuggets have 15 times more Cholesterol than Yogurt parfait. Chicken McNuggets have 44mg of Cholesterol, while Yogurt parfait has 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +81.6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.5%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +854.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 19% 13% 40% 17% 7% 25% 18% 0% 22%
Contains more Iron +81.6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.5%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +854.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +10.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 3% 48% 18% 40% 14% 0% 54% 39% 111% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +369.9%
Contains more Fats +1861.4%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Contains more Water +67.6%
Equal in Carbs - 15.86
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +369.9%
Contains more Fats +1861.4%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Contains more Water +67.6%
Equal in Carbs - 15.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2549.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4498.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2549.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4498.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken McNuggets Yogurt parfait
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Yogurt parfait Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 14.76g Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 3.36g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 1.01g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 15.86g Yogurt parfait
Calories 302kcal 84kcal Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 0.08g 11.68g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.1g Yogurt parfait
Calcium 11mg 105mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 0.89mg 0.49mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 272mg 93mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 189mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Zinc 0.59mg 0.89mg Yogurt parfait
Copper 0.049mg 0.054mg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 115IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin C 1.2mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.07mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.173mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 0.714mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.233mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 51µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Cholesterol 44mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0.114g 0g Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 3.261g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 0.307g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 0.122g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Yogurt parfait
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Chicken McNuggets
28%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients
  2. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.